Mental Health Charities
The Samaritans
The Samaritans is a UK Charity aimed at providing emotional support to those that are struggling to cope, in emotional distress, or at risk of suicide. The Samaritans allow individuals to talk to a volunteer through many avenues including on the phone or through email.
There is a self-help app that individuals can download and use in which they can track their mood, create a safety plan, try coping techniques and keep track of which activities are beneficial to their mental health.
Samaritans helpline is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential.
Contact Number — 116 123 (24/7 helpline)
Contact Email - jo@samaritans.org (24-hour response time)
Health in Mind
Health in Mind promotes positive mental health and well-being throughout Scotland since 1982 and offers a wide range of services and courses to support people enabling them to make a positive difference in their lives.
What Health in Mind offers;
- In-person support
- Support from someone with similar experiences
- Support on the phone
- Support with others (group)
- Information
- Drop in's
Email Address — contactus@health‐in‐mind.org.uk
Contact Numbers for Offices:
- Edinburgh Office & Midlothian Office 0131 225 8508
- West Lothian Office 01506 637 572
- Scottish Borders Office 01896 807000
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web-based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. The aims of Breathing Space are to;
- be an alternative and easily accessible ‘first stop’ service
- assist at an early stage in order to stop problems from escalating
- empathy, understanding and advice through active listening
- provide hope when none exists
- direction for those who do not know where to seek help
Call Lines are open 6 pm to 2 am Monday to Friday and 6 am to
6 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Contact Number — 0800 83 85 87
Mind
Mind offers many services including
- Online peer support
- Local Mind Services
- Support including abuse support, addiction and dependency and Crisis Services
- Information non-mental health problems
- Tips for everyday living
- Information on drugs and treatments
Contact Number — 0300 123 3393
Email Address — info@mind.org.uk
Men's Sheds Association
Men's Sheds Association provide support and guidance to individuals throughout the UK creating a community space for men to connect, create and communicate with one another. They promote the building of men's sheds and the creation of new shed projects throughout the UK. Provide guidance on starting up and running a Men's shed in a community and holding networking events for the men within the community to connect.
Contact Number ‐ 0300 772 9626
Email Address ‐ admin@ukmsa.org.uk
Mates in Mind
Mates in Mind is a UK charity that aims to provide clear information and support to employers on the mental health and well-being of their employees focusing on the construction industry. Mates in Mind is committed to improving mental health and resources within the construction industry.
Mates in Mind offer:
- Awareness and Education for the workforce with tailored training for every employee including mental health ‘champions’. This approach ensures all employees understand their roles and responsibilities when it comes to mental well-being at work.
- Research and development. Mates in Mind have built a strong evidence base, that they use to share good practices. Since Mates in Mind was established, the charity has produced research, as well as supporting many organisations throughout the UK to help build an evidence base around how mental ill-health can be addressed in the workplace.
- Communication and Advocacy. Mates in Mind have a suite of resources to enable organisations to visibly support the framework throughout an organisation with relevant and accessible communication materials.
- Guidance and Support. Mates in Mind works together with workplaces to help them identify the areas for improvement and growth, assess their requirements and work in partnership to roll out programmes and continue to support and provide guidance after implementation.
Contact Number — 020 3510 5018